Baked Eggs on Cheesy Caramelized Onions

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   Preheat the oven to 350.

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   Grease a 3-quart baking dish.

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   In a large, heavy pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.

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   Add the leeks, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

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   Increase the heat to medium-high, uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and browned, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

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   Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with the toast and sprinkle with half of the cheese.

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   Top with the onion mixture.

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   Using the back of a spoon, make 8 deep wells in the onion mixture.

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   Working 1 at a time, crack the eggs into a small bowl and pour them into the wells.

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    Top with the remaining cheese; season with pepper.

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    Bake until the egg whites are set but still jiggly, about 20 minutes.

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    Transfer the pan to the broiler and cook until the eggs are just set, 1 to 2 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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